2023 Week 6 Newsletter - Term 3

WEEKLY FOCUS - Say No to Bullying Day

From the Principal - Building connections to stop bullying

Dear Families

A huge congratulations to both of our School Bands and our Bell Ensemble who competed in the Gladstone Eisteddfod last week.  They gave strong performances and we are very proud of their efforts: 

Star of the Sea Beginner Band - Highly Commended 

Star of the Sea Intermediate Band - 2nd place 

Star of the Sea Bell Ensemble - 1st Place

Many thanks to Kerrie Mallet and Renae Richards for their work with our students and to Miss Erin and Mrs Pacheco for being such great supporters and helpers.

As we celebrate National ‘Say No To Bullying Day’, it is timely to remind ourselves that strong connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and can assist in developing positive help-seeking behaviours.

Teachers and parents play an important role in building a connected community that models healthy relationships, creates opportunities for connection and assists children develop the skills they need to build safe and happy friendships.

At school we try to build opportunity for connection into each day so that children feel safe and supported and listened to.  One of the most important things we can give our children is to let them know that we are interested in them and their concerns.

We often assume that making friends is just a natural part of growing up but there is a lot that determines how well children can form friendships:

•    a child’s self-image;
•    how well they communicate;
•    whether they behave in a way that encourages friendship;
•    whether they can recognise and use a range of social skills.

All around the world, successful friendship depends on the same, fundamental skills. To be successful, children must:
•    regulate their own, negative emotions;
•    understand other people’s emotions and perspectives;
•    show sympathy, and offer help to friends in need;
•    feel secure and trusting of other people;
•    know how to handle introductions, and participate in conversation;
•    be capable of cooperation, negotiation, and compromise;
•    know how to apologise, and make amends; and
•    be understanding (and forgiving) of other people’s mistakes.

We appreciate the opportunity to work with you in supporting the growth of these social and emotional skills.

Have a wonderful week everyone!
God bless you.

Jennett Mullane
Principal
jennett_omullane@rok.catholic.edu.au

2023 School Goals

From Our APRE

‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit eshults in God my saviour;’ Luke 1:46

On the 15th August each year the Church celebrates the Feast Day of the Assumption of Our Lady when according to our faith, the Holy Mother, “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory”.

We thank Father Ashwin who joined us for Mass yesterday.  He encouraged us to think about some ways we can live like Mary did.

This week we join with other schools across our nation for the National day of action against Bullying.  The NDA theme for 2023 is 'growing connections'. This theme supports research findings that strong school community connections and social skills are protective factors in the prevention of bullying and help enable positive, help-seeking behaviours in students.

On Friday students will gather in their Pastoral Care Groups to work together towards building connections and creating an environment where everyone feels safe.

For more information https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/preventing-bullying/national-day-of-action-against-bullying-and-violence

Look out for each other this week.

Kellie Richardson

Assistant Principal: Religious Education

Kellie_richardson@rok.catholic.edu.au

Liturgies and Assemblies

WEEK 6

Prep invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 18^th August at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 7

Everyone is invited to attend our Book Character Parade on Friday 25^th August at 8:35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 8

Year 3 invite you to their Liturgy on Tuesday 29^th August at 9.30am in the Star of the Sea Church.    

WEEK 9

Year 1 invite you to their Liturgy on Tuesday 5^th September at 9.30am in the Star of the Sea Church.    

6A invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 8^th September at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area.

WEEK 10

Year 4 invite everyone to attend our Feast Day Mass on TUESDAY 12^TH SEPTEMBER at 9am in the Star of the Sea Church. 

Year 3 invite you to their assembly presentation on Friday 15^th September at 8.35am in the Covered Courts Area

In Our Prayers

From the APC

SCIENCE WEEK

National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology.  This year’s theme is Innovation: Powering Future Industries.  The week is dedicated to acknowledging the importance Science and Technology development has on our lives. 

Here is a list of the content that is being explored in our classrooms here at SOS this term during our Science lessons.

• Living things have basic needs, including food and water.
• Seasonal changes in the environment and explore how these changes affect everyday life.
• Investigate the effects of mixing materials together and identify that materials can be changed or combined for a particular purpose.
• A change of state between solid and liquid can be caused by adding or removing heat and that heat can be produced in many ways and can move from one object to another.
• Identify sources of water and describe key processes in the water cycle, including movement of water through the sky, landscape and ocean; precipitation; evaporation; and condensation.
• Develop an understanding of the properties of natural and processed materials and how these influence their use. Explore the property of elasticity in greater depth.
• Understand that light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted.
• Investigate electrical circuits as a means of transferring and transforming electricity. They will design and construct electrical circuits to make observations, develop explanations and perform specific tasks, using materials and equipment safely.

Have a great week.

Anthony King

Assistant Principal: Curriculum

Anthony_king@rok.catholic.edu.au

Star of the Sea P&F 50/50 Fundraiser Raffle Tickets

P&F 50/50 Fundraiser Raffle tickets were sent home last week for each family. Tickets are due back to school on Monday 11th September.

The winning ticket will be drawn at our Caulfield Event on Saturday 21st October.

Have you wondered about the Catholic faith?

Year 6 Market Day

Real Talk Puberty Information Zoom Session for Parents - Tuesday 12th September

Real Talk are an organisation we have been collaborating with for a number of years to support the implementation of our Personal and Social Education Curriculum.  The team will be visiting our Year 5 and 6 classes in the last week of term and we strongly encourage all Year 5 and 6 parents to attend this Zoom Information Session if possible.  More information about student sessions will be sent home this week.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARENTS ARE MOST WELCOME TO ATTEND THS ZOOM INFORMATION SESSION NO MATTER WHAT GRADE YOUR CHILD IS IN.  

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

Temporary Change to Uniform Shop Hours

School Safe Parking

Parish Feast Day Invitation

Please Update Your Media Details

Dear Parents

We are asking your assistance in updating media consent for your child/ren.

Our system has been updated with more options that give us clarity with the myriad different ways your child's details can possibly be used.  If you completed a paper copy of the enrolment form, you will definitely need to update these media consent details please.  Parents who completed an online application are also asked to check their child's current media permissions to ensure it is correct.

This is a very quick task completed through Parent Lounge and below are some instructions to guide you with this task.  You will need to complete this task for each child you have at Star of the Sea please.

We appreciate your help in ensuring we have the correct information for your child/ren.

Cricket Blast

Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club

Student Absentee Line

If your child is not attending school, you can call us, 24/7, to leave a message to report the absence. The  phone number is 4994 8301.  

This designated phone line gives you the opportunity to call the school at a time that is convenient to you.

As always, absences can be reported using Parent Lounge or by emailing your child’s classroom teacher  and                                                                                                                SOSG_Absentee@rok.catholic.edu.au).

Thank you to our Caulfield Sponsors